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John Douglas Masonry
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Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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"John Douglas Masonry is excellence in masonry. He and his crew are respectful, professional, communicative, honest, and talented! My stone fireplace is a work of art, a masterpiece. My friends and family all enjoy the many hours we spend outside and this brings crafted natural beauty to my oasis! I highly recommend this company! Thank you John Douglas Msonry!"
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Scotty’s Landscape & Drainage
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Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"Scotty has provided his services for 2 of my projects. One was a bridge across a creek so I could reach some acreage I did not have access to. The other was rip rap around a pond dam to eliminate erosion. Both were excellent, on time and in budgets. Definitely use him again."
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Patch of Heaven Landscape and Facility Maintenance
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Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"These guys were wonderful! They were kind, professional, fair, fast, and honest. It was a big job. Not only did they finish it quickly, but everything exceeded our expectations. We will be hiring them again in the future. Mark has such great attention to detail! He even took time out to show my 5 yo boy a turtle he found. He also trimmed our magnolia in such a way that lil man has stair-stepped branches he can still use for climbing at the bottom. These are the kinds of things that made us feel as though we were more than just another job. They cared about and remembered who lives here and what we want/need."
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SDS electrical and more
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Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Mr. Davis was very knowledgeable and honest about our needs. We felt well taken care of and the repairs went great. Mr. Davis was prompt and respectful and cleaned up after himself. I will definitely use SDS again when needed."
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Turning a 2 story 20×20 building from home depot into a cozy home
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Turning a 2 story 20×20 building from home depot into a cozy home
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Alive Landscape & Services
5.0(
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Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris came out to my home, walked the property, and presented his quote for the services requested. It was fair and comparable to others I had received. I chose to hire Chris because of his enthusiasm, obvious knowledge of the business, and insightful observations and suggestions. I inspected the work once completed and was very pleased. He went the extra distance and left things looking awesome. What?s more, I retained Chris for the upcoming season for regular lawn maintenance."
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

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